Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Experts say Sahel has become terrorism epicenter as U.S. presence shrinks and Russia moves in
Summary
Witnesses told the subcommittee the Sahel region now accounts for a large share of global terrorism-related deaths, and that U.S. influence in countries such as Niger has eroded as Russian actors expand their footprint, undermining counterterrorism partnerships.
Witnesses told the subcommittee that the Sahel region and parts of Africa have become focal points for global terrorism and that U.S. counterterrorism influence has weakened in some partner countries.
Why it matters: diminishing U.S. presence and the arrival of Russian private military contractors can change the operational environment for counterterrorism and reduce U.S. ability to gather intelligence and assist…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
